Systems/Engineering Pricing Manager/Estimator

HartlandOn-site

AI Summary

Oversees pricing, quoting and margin performance for engineered systems projects, supporting engineering and sales with estimates and managing select systems projects. Sets margin guidelines and drives continuous margin improvement.

About this role

Price Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions through engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, automation and electrical systems. www.priceeng.com

Position Summary:

The Systems/Engineering Pricing Manager/Estimator is a high-level management position. This person is responsible for oversight and overall results of Engineered Systems quoting and margin performance and continuous improvement thereof.

Primary duties involve:

Assisting engineering team with new project estimation as well as repeat project re-pricing and margin improvement
Following established estimating and pricing procedures as well as working with sales and customers to capture new business within the pricing and margin expectations to enable profitable growth are the core elements of this position
Working to respond timely to the sales team with costing estimates and quoting assistance are expected
Working as Project Manager on key systems projects where project oversight, timeline management, and communication is needed
Providing guidance with handling of closing of jobs may be needed from time-to-time

Regular communication with the CMSO, Sales Managers, Engineering Manager, and VP of Operations as well as sales personnel is required to drive sales and margin performance

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:

Set overall margin guidelines and goals for value-add (systems) projects.

Approvals on projects with lower than expected margins

Familiarity with all key suppliers and their pricing structures

Assist with handling of expedited pricing and project scope changes (re-quoting or price adders as needed)

Ensure projects are quoted with current pricing and include all necessary tariffs, surcharges, and any other related pricing adders

Develop process for and adhere to margin “bumps” to continuously drive margins corporate profitability upward

Other responsibilities and/or projects as assigned by management

Requirements

Education:

4 year degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field or related experience

Experience:

5+ years in engineering, estimating, pricing, finance or business management

Skills:

Strong management and team leadership skills

Sound business judgment and decision-making ability

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal)

Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards

Maintains a professional demeanor at all times

Strong Excel knowledge including high level use of v-lookups, pivot tables, functions, formulas, data tab tools

Familiarity with use of AI tools

Ability to work in team environment and individually

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work on a regular basis

Motivated self-starter, comfortable in fast-paced environment

Skills

AI ToolsAutomationElectrical SystemsExcelHydraulicsMargin AnalysisPivot TablesPneumaticsPricing And EstimatingProject ManagementSupplier Pricing StructuresV-lookups